Du Plessis wants Chimaev next, and has opened up as a betting underdog in a potential matchup against the undefeated phenom.

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 09: Khamzat Chimaev of Russia reacts after defeating Gilbert Burns of Brazil in the ... to Chimaev following his massive weight miss of 7.5 pounds when he was meant ...

The 5 greatest victories of top ranked middleweight grappler, Khamzat Chimaev. His greatest hits before his showdown with Dricus Du Plessis.

From one of the most active fighters on the UFC roster to one of the most inactive, Khamzat Chimaev ... first round. Chimaev went on to have a barn burner fight with Gilbert Burns before ...

UFC middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev understand the opportunity he has in front of him following UFC 312 on Saturday ...

Khamzat Chimaev congratulates Gilbert Burns on a valiant effort Saturday during UFC 273 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. / Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK At 8-0 in the ...

That would certainly be a big fight — and it may well happen soon — but Du Plessis has other business to take care of first in Chimaev ... and Gilbert Burns, and in his last fight, mauled ...

Khamzat Chimaev seriously doubts ... Rumors about Makhachev competing 30lbs above his current weight class have been swirling for some time, and Chimaev has made his feelings clear on the potentia ...

Khamzat Chimaev questioned if Islam Makhachev could become the UFC middleweight champion. In October 2022, Makhachev became the UFC lightweight champion with a second-round submission against ...

"If Chimaev fights like he did before, he has a good chance against Imamov. I was a bit skeptical about Khamzat at first because I hadn't seen him face serious challenges. Gilbert Burns and Kamaru ...